Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Hello and Happy Tuesday Peachies! We are back with another sketch challenge for you today, along with a fun color combo!! Thanks SO much to those who played along in our last challenge! As always, we LOVE seeing what you create!

We're so happy to welcome Cathryn from IN THE PINK! I love Cathryn's projects - she makes the sweetest altered items and the sweetest cards! Be sure to follow her all week on our HOME blog! She has some fun blog candy up for grabs!

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THE CHALLENGE

Sketch Challenge

*with a twist*

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Create a card with the sketch and color combo provided. Peachy Keen Stamps are not required to participate, but we always love to see what you create with them if you have them already!

Create a card based on the layout provided (Peachy Keen Stamps are not required for this challenge, but if you've got them, we looooove seeing how you create with them!)

Project must include basic elements from the sketch, and color combo!

Link up by August 8th {the collection actually closes at 11:59 pm Central on 8/8}

Need some inspiration? Check out what our designers whipped up for you today!

Friday, July 22, 2011

Hello Everyone! What a week! If you've been following the CHA Chicago updates and buzz on many crafty blogs around the 'net, you know this summer's show was amazing! While I can't put my finger on just what made it more spectacular than last summer's show, I can tell you the creative energy was everywhere. Companies really put their heart and soul into this summer's displays and had engaging make and takes that really helped you grasp each product. We had a blast visiting! For more info on what made CHA's Top 20 Hottest New Products, be sure to visit their BLOG.

angelica {at} peachykeenstamps {dot} com and we'll get those Happy Lashes right out to you!

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I am SOOOOO excited to welcome another inspirational crafter as our Guest Designer this week. Lauren from Lauren's Creative was a guest designer last year and I couldn't be happier to have her and her creative mind back again! Lauren finds the cutest cuts to go with her layout themes (and she's a layout queen, let me tell you!) and the sweetest sentiments to go on her cards. Not to mention she is one of the sweetest people I've ever "met"! Let's see what her and the rest of our talented DT have for you today!

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THE CHALLENGE

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Puns are fun, and even more perfect when paired with Peachy Keen Faces! This week, create a project using your PKS faces and along with any pun you'd like.

What exactly is a pun? A play on words, either on different senses of the same word or on the similar sense or sound of different words. - source: http://grammar.about.com

THE RULES:

Project must be new

Must incorporate Peachy Keen Faces

Please link directly to your blog post (not blog address)

Link by 8/4 - 11:59 pm CDT

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Puns are everywhere in paper crafting! Need some inspiration?
Just take a peek at what our designers have for you today!LAUREN

Friday, July 8, 2011

Happy Friday Everyone! Can't believe it's already time for the weekend, but I couldn't be more excited!! We've had a busy week in PKS Land and if you haven't heard the big news yet, we just launched our very own Peachy Keen Community! Yep, a place to find inspiration, make new friends, and get tons of Peachy tips! Here's a bit of info from one of our member newsletters:

The PK Connection will be an ever-evolving place to be. Content will be updated on a regular basis and there will always be something new! This is the main hub of what I hope *wink* is you favorite stamp company - Peachy Keen Stamps! While the featured content and main focus is Peachy Keen, please feel free to use this as a place to meet up with ALL your paper crafting friends! All projects are welcomed to be uploaded, but don't be surprised if we only snag your most fabulous PK projects to be featured. After all, people are coming here to see more inspiration from our amazing community!

angelica {at} peachykeenstamps {dot} com and I'll get your gift certificate right out to you!

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Because of the holiday earlier this week, we will not have a guest designer, but we DO have a fabulous challenge that utilizes the most common denominator in any paper princess's stash - PATTERNS.

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THE CHALLENGE

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Patterns can pack a huge punch, even when used in subtle ways. This week, we want you to pull out your favorite patterned products {whether it's paper, creating your own pattern, or repeating elements} and pair them with your PK Faces for a project of your choice!

Our PK Challenges will be posted every Friday @ 12:01 am EST and will remain open thru the following Wednesday @ 11:59 pm EST.

TO QUALIFY for TOP PEACH:

1. Make your project based on the sketch or contest rules.

2. Cards and projects must be NEW.

3. Upload your link to the inLinkz tool to leave us the "direct" link to your project. You may post from your blog or any online gallery you wish.

4. Please note there is only one entry per person, per challenge allowed.

5. You don't have to use our stamps to enter our challenges, but to earn "Top Peach" you must use Peachy Keen Stamps in your project. (You don't have to use our stamps to link up in a challenge unless the challenge IS to use your Peachy Keen Stamps, which we offer from time to time to our loyal customers.)

6. Any project that does not fall within the project guidelines will be removed. If there is ever any question on if your project qualifies, please feel free to email us :)!